Compare Mobile Broadband Packages & The Cheapest Mobile Broadband Deals
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Welcome to our all-new mobile broadband comparison service and BBC Website Of The Day. Here you can compare the cheapest mobile broadband packages from T-Mobile, Vodafone, 3, Virgin Mobile, Orange & O2, whilst also checking their mobile broadband coverage in your area. There's plenty of cheap mobile broadband deals available with free USB modem dongles or USB sticks for your laptop.If you're looking for a free laptop with your fast mobile broadband package, please use our mobile broadband free laptop comparison.
What Is Mobile Broadband?
Mobile broadband (known as 3G broadband) enables you to surf the Internet at broadband speeds on your laptop from wherever you have a fast mobile broadband connection. With good UK coverage, this means you can use your laptop to surf the web or check your emails from wherever you want as opposed to fixed line home broadband or the various wireless hotspots available in hotels & cafes.How Does Mobile Broadband Work?
Mobile Broadband works by connecting your laptop to a 3G mobile network using a USB modem (known as a Dongle) or USB stick supplied by the mobile broadband provider. The 3G networks offered by the likes of T-Mobile, Vodafone, 3 and Orange can typically offer fast mobile broadband speeds ranging from 3.6Mb to 7.2Mb, making it comparable with your normal home broadband connection.Compare Mobile Broadband Packages From T-Mobile, Vodafone, 3, Virgin Mobile, Orange & O2
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Racoon Mobile Broadband 5p per MB - ROLLING 1 MONTH CONTRACT - NO COMMITMENT - Includes USB Modem Stick - Rated 'The UK's Most Reliable Mobile Broadband Provider' In YouGov Survey - Pay 5p per MB, capped at £40 p/m - FREE next day delivery |
7.2Mb | 200MB | 1 month | £29 | £5 | £89 |
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1GB Mobile Broadband + Unlimited Wi-Fi - FREE O2 Dongle & Delivery - Access to 6,100 Wi-Fi hotspots - 30 day Happiness guarantee - FREE next day delivery - *For 3 months, £10.21p/m after |
7.2Mb | 1GB | 18 months | FREE | FREE* | £91.89 |
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Mobile Broadband Lite - FREE Huawei E1750 Dongle - 14 day money back guarantee - FREE next day delivery |
7.2Mb | 1GB | 18 months | FREE | £7.87 | £94.44 |
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Racoon Mobile Broadband 500MB Anytime - FREE USB Modem Stick - Rated 'The UK's Most Reliable Mobile Broadband Provider' In YouGov Survey - FREE next day delivery |
7.2Mb | 1GB | 12 months | FREE | £10 | £120 |
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Mobile Broadband 3GB Standard - FREE Standard USB Modem Stick with 4GB MicroSD memory card slot - FREE Basic PC Protection & 2GB PC Backup - 14 day money back returns policy * FREE for 3 months, £15.32p/m after |
7.2Mb | 3GB | 18 months | FREE | FREE* | £137.88 |
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3GB Mobile Broadband + Unlimited Wi-Fi - FREE O2 Dongle & Delivery - Access to 6,100 Wi-Fi hotspots - 30 day Happiness guarantee - FREE next day delivery - *For 3 months, £15.32p/m after |
7.2Mb | 3GB | 18 months | FREE | FREE* | £137.88 |
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1GB Mobile Broadband + Unlimited Wi-Fi - O2 Dongle Included - ROLLING 1 MONTH CONTRACT - NO COMMITMENT - Access to 6,100 Wi-Fi hotspots - 30 day Happiness guarantee - FREE next day delivery |
7.2Mb | 1GB | 1 month | £10.20 | £10.21 | £132.72 |
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Mobile Broadband - USB Modem Dongle Included - SHORT 2 MONTH CONTRACT |
7.2Mb | 1GB | 2 months | £24.99 | £10.21 | £147.51 |
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Racoon Mobile Broadband 500MB Anytime - ROLLING 1 MONTH CONTRACT - NO COMMITMENT - Includes USB Modem Stick - Rated 'The UK's Most Reliable Mobile Broadband Provider' In YouGov Survey - FREE next day delivery |
7.2Mb | 500MB | 1 month | £29 | £10 | £149 |
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Mobile Broadband 3GB Standard - FREE Standard USB Modem Stick with 4GB MicroSD memory card slot - FREE Basic PC Protection & 2GB PC Backup - 14 day money back returns policy * £5p/m for 3 months, £15.32p/m after |
7.2Mb | 3GB | 24 months | FREE | £5* | £152.88 |
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Mobile Broadband Pay Monthly - FREE USB Modem Stick 610 - NO CHARGES FOR EXCEEDING 3GB DOWNLOAD LIMIT - Rated Overall 'Number 1 Mobile Broadband Network' In YouGov Survey - FREE next day delivery * £10.21p/m for 3 months, £15.32p/m after |
4.5Mb | 3GB | 18 months | FREE | £10.21* | £168.51 |
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Mobile Broadband 4GB Premium - FREE Standard USB Modem Stick with 4GB MicroSD memory card slot - FREE Premium PC Protection & 20GB PC Backup - 14 day money back returns policy * FREE for 3 months, £20.43p/m after |
7.2Mb | 4GB | 18 months | FREE | FREE* | £183.87 |
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Mobile Broadband 5GB - FREE Huawei E1750 Dongle - 14 day money back guarantee - FREE next day delivery |
7.2Mb | 5GB | 18 months | FREE | £15.99 | £191.88 |
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Dolphin Mobile Broadband 1GB Anytime + 1GB Quiet Time * Additional 1GB In Quiet Times - FREE USB Modem Stick - Rated 'The UK's Most Reliable Mobile Broadband Provider' In YouGov Survey - FREE next day delivery |
7.2Mb | 1GB* | 12 months | FREE | £15 | £180 |
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Mobile Broadband 15GB - FREE Huawei E1750 Dongle - MASSIVE 15GB DATA USAGE ALLOWANCE - 14 day money back guarantee - FREE next day delivery |
7.2Mb | 15GB | 24 months | FREE | £15.99 | £191.88 |
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Mobile Broadband 5GB - Huawei E1750 Dongle Included - ROLLING 1 MONTH CONTRACT - NO COMMITMENT - 14 day money back guarantee - FREE next day delivery |
7.2Mb | 5GB | 1 month | £4.99 | £15.99 | £196.87 |
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2GB Mobile Broadband + Unlimited Wi-Fi - O2 Dongle Included - ROLLING 1 MONTH CONTRACT - NO COMMITMENT - Access to 6,100 Wi-Fi hotspots - 30 day Happiness guarantee - FREE next day delivery |
7.2Mb | 2GB | 1 month | £10.20 | £15.32 | £194.04 |
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Mobile Broadband 4GB Premium - FREE Standard USB Modem Stick with 4GB MicroSD memory card slot - FREE Premium PC Protection & 20GB PC Backup - 14 day money back returns policy * £7.50p/m for 3 months, £20.43p/m after |
7.2Mb | 4GB | 24 months | FREE | £7.50* | £206.37 |
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Mobile Broadband - USB Modem Dongle Included - SHORT 2 MONTH CONTRACT |
7.2Mb | 3GB | 2 months | £24.99 | £15.32 | £208.83 |
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Mobile Broadband 5GB Ultimate - FREE Professional USB Modem Stick with 4GB MicroSD memory card slot - FREE Premium PC Protection & 20GB PC Backup - 14 day money back returns policy * £10p/m for 3 months, £25.53p/m after |
7.2Mb | 5GB | 24 months | FREE | £10* | £259.77 |
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Dolphin Mobile Broadband 1GB Anytime + Unlimited Public Wi-Fi - ROLLING 1 MONTH CONTRACT - NO COMMITMENT - Includes USB Modem Stick - Rated 'The UK's Most Reliable Mobile Broadband Provider' In YouGov Survey - FREE next day delivery |
7.2Mb | 1GB | 1 month | £15 | £20 | £255 |
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T-Mobile Broadband
T-Mobile can deliver broadband on the move on your laptop using the T-Mobile 3G broadband network and either their USB modem dongle or new USB stick. They offer two fast mobile broadband packages to choose from - called T-Mobile Broadband Plus and T-Mobile Broadband Max. Prices start from £10 a month with both packages currently including a free USB modem or FREE USB stick when you sign up online. You can read our full review on T-Mobile Broadband here.Vodafone Mobile Broadband
Vodafone provide super fast mobile broadband for laptops or desktops using its 3G mobile network and either their 3G USB modem dongle or new USB modem stick. There's a range of packages to choose from depending upon whether you're planning to use mobile broadband just in the UK or when travelling abroad. In the comparison table above and on our review page, we've picked out various Vodafone mobile broadband packages that are ideal for regular use in the UK. These packages start from £10 a month and include a free 3G USB modem stick. You can read our full review on Vodafone Mobile Broadband here.3 Mobile Broadband
3 offer customers low cost mobile broadband services that use the 3 broadband mobile network - meaning you can use your broadband wherever you want by simply plugging the 3 USB modem dongle into your laptop. 3 offer three mobile broadband packages to choose from - called 3 Mobile Broadband Lite, 3 Mobile Broadband Plus and 3 Mobile Broadband Max. Prices start from £7.50 a month for up to 7.2Mb download speeds, with all three packages currently including a free USB modem dongle when you sign up online. You can read our full review on 3 Mobile Broadband here.Orange Mobile Broadband
With the new Orange Mobile Broadband service (known as Broadband without a landline) you don't need a phone line to enjoy broadband. Simply plug the Orange USB modem dongle into your desktop computer or laptop, follow the on screen prompts and you're off with mobile broadband speeds up to 7.2Mbps and a monthly download usage limit of 1GB. It's that easy and only costs £5 a month on an 18 month contract. Read our full review on Orange Mobile Broadband here.O2 Mobile Broadband
O2 mobile broadband provides flexible and convenient access to the web on the move anywhere in the UK using an O2 USB modem (known as the O2 dongle) that simply plugs into a MAC or PC laptop and connects to the O2 3G mobile broadband network. Order O2 mobile broadband for £10 a month and get broadband speeds on your laptop up to 3.6Mb with a 3GB data allowance. Read our full review on O2 Mobile Broadband here.Virgin Mobile Broadband
Virgin Mobile Broadband gives users the flexibility of broadband on the go for just £10 a month. There's speeds up to 7.2Mb available, together with a 1GB monthly data allowance. Read our review on Virgin Mobile Broadband for more information.Like this page? Email it to a friend
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